G Major 7th Guitar Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
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G Major 7th — chord details
The G Major 7th chord is made up of the following notes: G, B, D, F#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for G Major 7th on guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for finding close-proximity chords when composing or arranging.
G major seventh combines a major triad with a major seventh interval, yielding the notes G, B, D, F# (intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M). The major seventh sits just a half step below the octave, creating a lush, dreamy dissonance that sounds sophisticated rather than tense. This chord is the signature sound of bossa nova, smooth jazz, and neo-soul, evoking warmth, nostalgia, and romantic elegance.
How to Play G Major 7th
On guitar, the most common voicing for G maj7 is 3-2-0-0-0-2 — open position with a dreamy quality, modifying only the high E string. This is one of the fundamental shapes every guitarist should memorize early on, as it appears in countless songs and serves as a building block for more complex voicings up the neck.
G Major 7th in Progressions
G major seventh typically serves as the Imaj7 in G major or the IVmaj7 in D major. These are the two diatonic positions where major seventh chords naturally occur, giving songs a polished, sophisticated character.
Common Substitutions
G6, Gmaj9, or Gadd9 can replace the major seventh, offering varying levels of color and complexity.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord has a comfortable open voicing — suitable for beginners and widely used in popular songs.